Learn to Delegate and Ask for Help

You don’t have to do everything yourself. Learning to delegate tasks at work can alleviate stress and prevent burnout. Similarly, don’t hesitate to ask for help when needed. This could involve seeking mentorship, asking colleagues for support on projects, or even outsourcing household chores to focus on self-care.

You don’t have to do everything yourself. Learning to delegate tasks at work can alleviate stress and prevent burnout. Similarly, don’t hesitate to ask for help when needed. This could involve seeking mentorship, asking colleagues for support on projects, or even outsourcing household chores to focus on self-care.

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Kim Nelson-Wright
Founder/CEO at K.N.W. Business Advisors LLC

From my perspective, delegation isn’t about giving work away, it’s about designing systems that protect capacity. Many women are taught to prove competence by doing everything themselves, which quietly leads to burnout. Delegation becomes sustainable when expectations are clear, ownership is defined, and support is normalized as a leadership skill, not a weakness. Asking for help is a form of self-leadership. Whether it’s seeking mentorship, sharing workload with colleagues, or outsourcing personal tasks, support allows leaders to stay regulated, focused, and effective. The goal isn’t to do more, it’s to lead better by conserving energy for what truly requires your presence.

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Kim Nelson-Wright
Founder/CEO at K.N.W. Business Advisors LLC

From my perspective, delegation isn’t about giving work away, it’s about designing systems that protect capacity. Many women are taught to prove competence by doing everything themselves, which quietly leads to burnout. Delegation becomes sustainable when expectations are clear, ownership is defined, and support is normalized as a leadership skill, not a weakness. Asking for help is a form of self-leadership. Whether it’s seeking mentorship, sharing workload with colleagues, or outsourcing personal tasks, support allows leaders to stay regulated, focused, and effective. The goal isn’t to do more, it’s to lead better by conserving energy for what truly requires your presence.

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